Architecture

Question by monocleegg: i need pictures of victorian era architecture!? where do people normally go during the victorian era? i need pictures of something like times square, but in the victorian era, where lots of ladies and gentleman like to go walk about. Best answer: Answer by liz hHyde park, any park for that matter. Churches dinners at the homes of their rich friends Bath, London, Paris Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! ~ INCREDIBLE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK ARCHWAY ~ MOLDING ~ ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE ~ US $450.00 End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 20:43:32 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $450.00Buy it now | Add to watch list  Read More →

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Question by zoinked168: Dating Victorian architecture? Hi i’m trying to find out what era March train station, in UK was built. If you have any ideas, please let me know thanks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_railway_station Best answer: Answer by ?luv4eve???? Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! The stately mansions that line Danvilles Millionaires Row and nearby side streets can be admired not only for their awe-inspiring grandeur and brilliant architecture, but also for the insight they provide into customs of the era in which many of them were built the Victorian Era. In this piece, guide Susan Stilwell has selected architectural examples from a few of her favorite homes in the neighborhood, and she uses them to provide a glimpse into what life was like... 

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Question by amitpop2: Elizabethan and Victorian architecture? What is the difference between the two and what information can you give me on it? Thank You Best answer: Answer by carchitectressThese two names merely resemble the time period in which these Queen’s reigned in England (Queen Elizabeth I & Queen Victoria). So whatever style that was hot at the time falls under these catagories. Elizabethan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabethan_architecture Victorian: From 1837-1901. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_architecture Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! ~ AMAZING VICTORIAN BUILT IN CLOSET FRONT ~ WALNUT ~ ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE ~ US $1,799.00 End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 20:19:14 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $1,799.00Buy it now | Add to watch... 

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Question by Rob: What is the Victorian architecture ? Is this the Victorian architecture ? If not what architecture type is this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfitzg/sets/72157618079049045/detail/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfitzg/sets/72157618079049045/detail/?page=2 Note why was North US and North east US and Canada very much into this look than say the sun belt cities? Best answer: Answer by Captain JackMost of your examples are victorian. some may be late georgian or empire. Some have been remodeled too much to be sure. You find more of these in Southeastern Canada and the Northeast USA, as these were the more populous areas of those eras. xx Add your own answer in the comments! Nashville’s old Market Street, now Second Avenue and Broadway. The details of the buildings,... 

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Question by hello: What are the influences on the Victorian Style in architecture? Best answer: Answer by oxyman42 Re-LoadedAncient Greek or Roman Architecture, combined with the mass production techniques and technology that was appearing due to the industrial revolution What do you think? Answer below! All credits 2 me Video Rating: 5 / 5  Read More →

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Question by Jenny03: Victorian Architecture on College Campuses? Can anyone give me examples of Victorian styles of architecture on American college campuses? I’ve already located examples from Harvard, Oberlin, Union, and Heidelberg. When I say VICTORIAN, I mean the styles in the period between 1840-1900. Best answer: Answer by JosephI found some American but what about Oxford and Cambridge in the UK? http://www.agnesscott.edu/about/p_campustour.asp http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/?article=10schoolsBeautifulCollegeCampuses07 http://www.noho.com/townarch.html http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/wv/z/as/wvza6a15.htm http://www.math.psu.edu/qdu/localinfo.html http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/genomes/default.asp?WhichPage=Venue http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/AA/cmask.html Give... 

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Question by ~Zippy~Lil’ Mar~: Where can I get valid information about historical architecture? I want to learn about the influences in history that created the French early 1900′s, Victorian, and Georgian architecture. Also, I need to know what the interiors of those houses tended to look like. Also, if you know the name of any type of historical Japanese architecture (like the paper wall one) please let me know because I would like to learn about that also. Best answer: Answer by SybarisI can’t answer your question comprehensively, but I do have an excellent book on the history and development of the English Country House by Mark Girouard which talks about the architecture, the rooms, their purposes and what went on in them. It’s fascinating, a good read with illustrations.... 

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Question by Christian G: Should more architecture be victorian era fashioned? Do all ya’ people think the victorian style streets and houses should be brought back, as an aesthetic if not normal town? And not just Frankenmuth. Best answer: Answer by ProudMommaI love the victorian style houses.. I wish more houses could look that way,, I live in an modern home but I wish one day to live in a beautiful victorian Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Residential real estate services for all of your home buying and selling needs in the Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Caledonia, Waterdown, Grimsby and surrounding area. Victorian Town Custom House Modular Instructions Corner City People Building Art US $24.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012... 

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Question by piperthegreat: What are some charecteristics of victorian architecture? Best answer: Answer by LibbyVictorian style houses were often built narrow and tall. That way, they could easily be lined up side to side. They had steep roofs, decorations on the outside, and often multicolored walls. Some common characteristics of Victorian architecture are bay windows, stairs to the front door, and cone shaped turrets. It is also common to have horizontal ridges at the roof line and above each window. Give your answer to this question below! Video Rating: 0 / 5 VICTORIAN USA ? MEXICO ? AFRICAN AMERICAN ? HORSE CARRIAGE ARCHITECTURE PHOTO US $499.99 End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 16:55:49 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $499.99Buy it now | Add to watch list Victorian Domestic Architectural... 

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Understanding Second Empire Architecture Some of the 19th century’s most imposing, majestic homes and public buildings were built in the Second Empire style. Based on French design elements popular during the Second French Empire, this building form was popular throughout the European sphere of influence and the United States during the mid to late 19th century, and is often considered the first prominent Victorian building style. Unlike other popular 19th century architectural forms, Second Empire was largely the product of new and emerging styles, rather than classic styles like Gothic and Regency. Second Empire architecture is also closely related to the Italianate building style, which also came into prominence during the mid-19th century. Several design elements set the Second... 

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